Honda and Nissan Reportedly in Talks for Potential Merger and Deeper Collaboration

The Japanese automakers are exploring a merger that could create the world's third-largest car group, with discussions including shared production and hybrid vehicle supply.

Honda and Nissan are reportedly in talks to deepen their partnership, with discussions including a potential merger and the creation of a joint holding company.
If finalized, the merger would create the world's third-largest automaker by vehicle sales, producing 7.4 million cars annually, behind only Toyota and Volkswagen.
The companies are considering mutual production at each other's factories, with Honda potentially utilizing Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK for car manufacturing.
Honda may supply hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the collaboration, while both companies aim to strengthen their position against competitors like Tesla and Chinese automakers.
French automaker Renault, Nissan's largest shareholder, has signaled openness to the deal, though regulatory scrutiny and potential rival bids, such as from Foxconn, remain possible hurdles.